If you're looking for outdoor adventure on your next vacation, you can't go wrong in Bryson City, North Carolina... the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Whether you enjoy mountain biking, whitewater rafting, hiking, zip lining, or just enjoying breathtaking mountain views from an open train car, you'll find all the outdoor activity and scenery you need in the area. And when it's time to relax, Bryson City has great shopping and dining, as well as its own microbrewery!

Amid the splendor of the Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg embodies the simple goodness of small town life. Gatlinburg is where we gather together and stand in awe of nature's glory. Here, we fill our spirits, seek inspiration, and continue the journey toward what we know is right. In Gatlinburg, Tennessee, we Reach Higher Ground.

Enjoy the Smokies
without leaving your car! Take a drive into the past. The
Roaring Fork auto tour takes you through an 1800's mountain
community. Drive through or stop and take a closer look by exploring
the historic buildings the park service has preserved.